Wes, following up on the question from Doug of Neenah… what’s your take on how the Packers got better since you went on vacation? Thanks!

I feel like what the Packers lose in proven experience they gain in upside at positions of replacement. It’s time to see what Green Bay has in Matthew Golden, Jordan Morgan, Lukas Van Ness, Ty’Ron Hopper, Brenton Cox Jr., MarShawn Lloyd and the list goes on.

Should the Packers sign a veteran QB or draft one?

I’d rather draft a quarterback or trade for one, especially at this point of free agency.

My friends and I recently discovered that most of us have a “backup team.” That’s a team (usually AFC) that doesn’t come close to rivaling the Packers for our love and dedication, but one we do tend to notice and subtly pull for. As I proudly watch Jon-Eric Sullivan infuse the “Packers Way” into the Miami Dolphins, those ‘Fins are becoming interesting to me. Did you notice Sully has now accumulated seven 2026 draft picks in the top 100? Is there an AFC you tend to gravitate toward?

I did and my AFC team probably is the Dolphins. I have so much respect for Sullivan, Jeff Hafley, Willis, and Ryan Downard. They’re all high-character dudes I want to see succeed. Hopefully, that rebuild comes together quickly.

Surely (I’m not calling you Shirley) this has been answered previously, but after reading that Savion Williams wasn’t part of the punt return team, it leads me to wonder what the difference is between punt and kick returners, and specifically regarding Williams?

Experience plays a part in it. Williams never returned punts at TCU whereas he handled kickoffs as a freshman. In general, I view kickoff and punt returners as different positions. While some players have the ability to do both, kickoff returners are almost like running backs now in wake of the rule changes. Punt-returning requires more finesse than straight-line speed in my opinion. You also have to be strong under pressure and make good decisions once the ball is in your hands. Enter Skyy Moore.

Scott from Holly Springs, NC

Any chance of Jacob Monk getting more playing time this year?

Monk and Donovan Jennings are both in the running for that “next man up” spot inside. Both can play the three interior positions and probably would have last season if not for some untimely injuries. Entering Year 3, they’re poised to compete for roster spots behind Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan and Anthony Belton. Opportunity is knocking for the Packers’ young linemen.

Ben from Cripple Creek, CO

To John from Freedom – yes, improvement in the OL from last season is much needed. But there are reasons to be optimistic, once Zach Tom is able to return to the lineup. Yes, Belton is a converted T to G – but with a full off-season of learning, that could be beneficial – along with Rhyan at C, and Morgan at LT. Also, once healthy, Banks looked decent toward the end of the season. Much of the beginning he was hampered with injuries.

A lot will be put on the shoulders of Morgan and Belton this year, but the sky is the limit for that group if those two young offensive linemen can handle it.

The discussion of the offensive line brought up real issues that need to be addressed. But a huge issue is arguably the key position in the line, left tackle. We are counting on Jordan Morgan to be the man. There is no evidence that he can be counted on there. Yes, he has No. 1 pick cred, but he was made to play both guard spots and a little right tackle, but virtually no snaps at left tackle. If it turns out he’s got the stuff, where is the depth to back him up?

Again, I’m imploring fans to give Morgan a chance. There wasn’t much evidence David Bakhtiari or Rasheed Walker could play left tackle in the NFL either when they were pressed into action in 2013 and 2023, respectively. Bakhtiari was a rookie fourth-round pick whom some projected to play inside when Bryan Bulaga tore his ACL. Meanwhile, Walker saw just four special teams snaps as a rookie before supplanting Bakhtiari in Year 2. As far as current depth at left tackle, the draft could factor into that. Darian Kinnard and Belton also have experience there, too.

With the craze of the initial free agency winding down, attention starts to turn towards the draft. Do you believe the Packers will put in a bid to host another draft soon, or is the league pushing to allow all teams to host and we are going to have to wait 30 years for the next draft in Green Bay?

Like Frosty, the draft will be back again someday and perhaps even during my time at packers.com. The event’s gotta make the rounds first, though. Half the league is bidding to host it, but the Green Bay draft was a roaring success. On top of the phenomenal turnout, I heard from many at the NFL that it was one of the easiest and most well-executed drafts since the league moved the event out of Radio City Music Hall a decade ago.

Tyler from Cross Plains, WI

Hey guys, a question I’ve had for a while, but I’m not sure if you’ll be able to answer. Do the Packers/Matt LaFleur tend to rotate DL more frequently than other teams? It always seems out top DL play 50%-60% of the defensive snaps, maybe aside from Micah Parsons last year. Is that a pretty typical DL rotation around the league, or do we tend to rotate DL more often than other teams? There’s something to be said about keeping the DL fresh, but maybe some of the lack of production is due to a lower snap count?

That’s how most teams handle rotations on the defensive line, especially inside. Kenny Clark was a bit of an anomaly for a few seasons, but most starting defensive tackles fall into that 60-70% range. Top edge rushers hover around 80%.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Bob Harlan. I’ve never lived in Brown County, but when I first heard of the 2000 referendum, I thought it was a slam dunk to pass. Given the fact the team had returned to glory in the 90’s and was the cornerstone of the city. I’m confident most of those 47% are now glad they were not the majority. An “It’s a Wonderful Life” like view of Green Bay, sans the Packers, with Bob Harlan portraying George Bailey would be a great watch.

What I respect most about Harlan is he was willing to literally knock on doors to secure votes. Could you ever see an NFL executive doing that in 2026? I sure wouldn’t want to. But that’s how strongly Harlan felt about the Packers’ need to renovate Lambeau Field and position the organization for the future. He was the hero Green Bay deserved, and I can’t wait to honor him during his Celebration of Life here at Lambeau Field next week.